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JNUTA demands immediate release of detained students

"The JNUTA demands immediate release of all the detained students and strict action against the police officials responsible for transgressing the laws they are themselves bound by while enforcing them. The Police which are still at the campus gates must also leave immediately. We appeal to JNU teachers to remain vigilant and speak up against this violence and onslaught on democracy," JNUTA wrote in the statement.

2026-02-26T16:32:26.043803+00:00 IST

CM Dhami meets Governor Gurmit Singh to discuss state development

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami paid a courtesy visit to Governor Lieutenant General Gurmit Singh (Retd.) at Lok Bhavan on Thursday.

2026-02-26T16:26:23.694601+00:00 IST

Telangana: Rajya Sabha MP R Krishnaiah alleges caste killing

Addressing the mediapersons, Krishnaiah said the incident occurred on February 18 during the annual Mallanna Swamy temple fair in Kummera village.

2026-02-26T16:17:07.338989+00:00 IST

Telangana: Two people arrested in two separate theft cases in Man

Two people have been arrested in two separate theft cases under the limits of Mangalagiri Police Station in Telangana, police said on Thursday.

2026-02-26T15:53:45.071900+00:00 IST

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel gives assistannce of Rs. 6.97 Crore to

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel distributed assistance of Rs. 2,000 per acre for the Kharif season through DBT to 35,829 farmers from 33 districts who have newly joined natural farming in the state under the National Mission on Natural Farming.

2026-02-26T15:52:49.438437+00:00 IST

Madras HC upholds life sentence of 26 convicts in Sivaganga case

The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on Thursday has upheld the life sentences awarded to 26 convicts in connection with the 2018 murder of three Scheduled Caste men at Kachanatham in Sivaganga district.

2026-02-26T15:52:10.978753+00:00 IST

Gujarat govt continues efforts to strengthen semiconductor sector

Following the e-auction, the highest bidder has been allotted the plot in accordance with the prescribed rules. The developer has been granted a four-year moratorium period to begin construction of a 3 to 5-star hotel. Meanwhile, construction of a five-star hotel is already in progress about 3 km from the Sanand Industrial Estate, further strengthening hospitality infrastructure in the area, the release stated.

2026-02-26T15:40:31.166781+00:00 IST

Delhi: Food Safety Dept launches campaign to curb adulteration

As part of this drive, officials have already collected 66 food samples, consisting of 54 surveillance samples for monitoring and 12 legal samples for potential prosecution.

2026-02-26T15:31:16.407835+00:00 IST

Massive fire engulfs Excise Department Scrap Yard at Bandel Bazar

A massive fire broke out at the store yard of the Excise Department at Bandel Bazar, near Bandel Station, in Hooghly on Thursday. Firefighting operations underway.

2026-02-26T15:27:10.303751+00:00 IST

PM Modi to lay foundation stone and inaugurate development projec

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan's Ajmer on February 28 (Saturday), where he will unveil various development projects worth Rs 16,686 crore from the Central and State governments.

2026-02-26T15:22:57.601105+00:00 IST

Delhi HC sets aside passport impounding order

The Court observed that when the petitioner applied for passport renewal, the trial court had not taken cognisance of the FIR and therefore no criminal proceedings were pending against him.

2026-02-26T14:48:42.931032+00:00 IST

SC set final hearing in Sonam Wangchuk detention plea on March 10

The Supreme Court on Thursday scheduled the final hearing in the plea filed by Gitanjali J Angmos, wife of Ladakh-based climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, challenging her husband's detention under the National Security Act (NSA), for March 10.

2026-02-26T14:40:55.560606+00:00 IST

Kumbh Mela Administration consults stakeholders

To ensure the well-organised and successful conduct of the upcoming Kumbh Mela, the fair administration is continuously holding consultations with various stakeholders associated with the event, including akharas, religious institutions, and saints, to finalise arrangements with their consensus.

2026-02-26T14:37:28.431369+00:00 IST

JK Police attach movable property of habitual bovine smuggler

Jammu and Kashmir Police attached a vehicle valued at ₹40 lakh belonging to a habitual bovine smuggler on Thursday. The action was taken under Section 107(5) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), following orders issued by the Court of the District Mobile Magistrate in Udhampur.

2026-02-26T14:23:22.470494+00:00 IST

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurates multiple development project

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami attended the inauguration and foundation-laying programme for various development projects along with Bhoomi Pujan of Primary Health Centre (PHC) upgradation in Tehri Garhwal on Thursday.

2026-02-26T14:20:01.669493+00:00 IST

Delhi court to rule on excise case charges on February 27

The Rouse Avenue Court is set to pronounce its order on the framing of charges in the Delhi Excise Policy corruption case tomorrow, February 27.

2026-02-26T14:19:14.004222+00:00 IST

MDMK Chief Vaiko hails Nallakannu as model of honesty

MDMK (Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) chief Vaiko has lauded Communist leader Comrade Nallakannu as a "legend" of the communist movement and an "example of pure honesty, simplicity and humility". Vaiko highlighted Nallakannu's lifelong dedication to the upliftment of Dalits and oppressed sections, urging all aspiring politicians to study his life and follow in his footsteps.

2026-02-26T14:18:11.152170+00:00 IST

Bhopal family’s trip for birthday turns tragic; elderly man died

According to the family members, the deceased has been identified as 65-year-old Bhagat Ram Sharma, a resident of Bhopal. A total of five people of the family were travelling in a car at the time of the accident. Sharma was seated on the rear side along with his wife and son, while his son-in-law, Tushar Uniyal, was driving the vehicle and his daughter Ruchika was seated beside him. The family's three-month-old infant was also in the car and is completely safe.

2026-02-26T14:17:42.234618+00:00 IST

BJP alleges financial mismanagement in Telangana

Addressing deliberations linked to the 16th Finance Commission, the Chief Secretary revealed that Telangana's monthly salary and pension outgo has skyrocketed from approximately Rs 1,500 crore in 2014 to nearly Rs 6,000 crore today -- a fourfold surge in just ten years. This

2026-02-26T14:16:24.533273+00:00 IST

Pariej wetland emerges as Sarus crane conservation success in Gujarat

In Gujarat's Kheda district, the Pariej Wetland has seen a significant rise in Sarus Crane numbers, growing from 500 in 2015 to over 1,400 in 2025. This conservation success, driven by government and community collaboration, has transformed the site into a thriving eco-tourism hub for birdwatchers.

2026-02-26T14:15:40.321129+00:00 IST

Indian Army to hold 10th Chiefs' Conclave on Friday

The eight Indian Army chiefs likely to attend the conclave include Mizoram Governor Gen VK Singh, General Manoj Mukund Naravane, General Manoj Pande, General Deepak Kapoor, General JJ Singh and General NC Vij.

2026-02-26T14:06:21.431534+00:00 IST